Rohingya repatriation likely to start in a few months: Officials
Officials say once everything is finalised, 100 Rohingyas would be repatriated through the Ghumdhum-Tumbru border every day.
South Asia
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar committed to clear, tangible investments in Pakistan
According to PM Kakar, Saudi Arabia’s investment would come in the mining, agriculture and information technology sectors, and was part of a push to increase foreign direct…
G20 Summit: Hasina-Modi meet on Sept 8
The meeting will take place at the official residence of the Indian PM, hours after Bangladesh PM Hasina's arrival in New Delhi to attend the summit as a special invitee of host…
PM Kakar says Saudi Arabia to invest $25 billion in Pakistan over next 5 years
Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar said Saudi Arabia’s investment would come in the mining, agriculture and information technology sectors, and was part of a push to increase…
Neighbours snub Nepal’s new map
While Nepal’s boundary disputes with India are well-known, there is also a dispute with China in the Lipulekh area at a tri-junction between Nepal, India, and China.
India to allow rice exports to Singapore
According to the Singapore Food Agency, India accounted for around 40 per cent of Singapore’s rice imports in 2022. Singapore imports rice from more than 30 countries.
Rahul Gandhi reiterates ‘China has snatched India land’ claim
He said the issue of China including Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai China as a part of its territory in its delinquent edition of the ‘Standard Map” as a “serious issue”.
Afghan govt has arrested some perpetrators of terrorism in Pakistan: Foreign minister Jilani
The minister’s statement comes as Pakistan continues to face terror incidents against the backdrop of growing concerns regarding cross-border terrorism by elements based in…
New Delhi lodges strong protest with China over map claiming ‘India’s territory
The protest by New Delhi followed reports in the Indian media that Beijing had released an official “standard map” showing the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh and the Aksai…
Will Bangladesh be affected by India’s possible sugar export ban?
An expert said that if the upward trend in the booking rate continues and the cost of the US dollar remains on the up tick, prices of sugar may spike in the local market, unless…